Hand painted map of Melbourne, Australia, 1855 / Retro Melbourne Map / Vintage Melbourne Map / Antique buy Melbourne Map / Melbourne Map Art

This is a hand painted map print of Melbourne, 1855. I began with a vintage map of the city, PRINTED the map on archival rag matte paper and then HAND PAINTED the map with museum quality watercolor.

View the hand painting process from start to finish on my ‘About' page.

Any hand painted map can be custom colored with a palette of your choice, and many maps can be custom sized to suit your needs. My maps are a buy great way to document your travels or celebrate your life's journeys. I'm happy to mark special locations for a personalized touch. Contact me and we can get started creating your customized map.

Mat and frame not included.

Questions? Please contact me and I will gladly answer them.


HAND PAINTED MAP or PRINT SIZE:

Choose a hand painted map or a full color print in a size of your choice from the drop down menu. Sizes listed are approximate. If you need the exact dimensions please let me know.

Don't see the size you're looking for? Please contact me for availability and a quote.


MATERIALS for Hand Painted Maps:

High quality, archival rag matte paper, 300 gsm
Museum quality watercolor
Professional quality archival ink

MATERIALS for full color Prints:

High quality, archival rag matte paper, 300 gsm
Archival Canon Lucia inks (12 ink color system)


PROCESSING:

Please allow 2 weeks for hand painted maps and map prints LARGER THAN 12 BY 18 INCHES.

Allow 1 week for HAND PAINTED maps 12 BY 18 INCHES OR SMALLER.

Allow 2-3 days for map PRINTS 12 BY 18 INCHES OR SMALLER.


SHIPPING:

Packaged with care, your map will be shipped flat* via USPS Priority mail (within the US). Shipping upgrades are available at check out. Buyers shipping to international destinations may choose either USPS first class, priority, or priority express mail.

*Large maps will ship rolled in a tube to international destinations.


CUSTOMER COMMENTS (See more reviews by clicking on the gold stars.):

"I love this! Shipped on time, beautifully made, well packaged. Very pleased."
-betsysinclair

"Absolutely beautiful work. The attention to detail is fantastic. Thank you!"
-ccgood4

"Carla was extremely easy to work with and very responsive. She had a custom order proof ready the very next day. The maps shipped very quickly, and are beautiful. I will absolutely use her in the future."
-mariancardwell